Mizo CM concedes defeat, to tender resignation

AIZAWL: Conceding defeat at the hands of the opposition Congress, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga would tender his resignation to Governor Lt General Madan Mohan Lakhera at 3 pm today, his office sources said.

Following the defeat of his Mizo National Front (MNF), Zoramthanga, who has ruled the state for two consecutive terms, has sought an appointment with Lakhera, the sources said.

The Congress has already secured the magic figure of 21 in the election to the 40-member state assembly held on December 2. The chief minister was defeated in his Champhai North seat and the MNF could so far manage to win only one seat.